Arlington (AGMR 2) - Naval Cruise Book

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Departments and Divisions ■ Arlington can be no more than the strength of her officers, crew, and organizational structure. The interdependence of each and the co-operation of each is essential for the successful carrying out of Arlington ' s mission. Each of Arlington ' s nine departments is divided into one or more divisions, administrative and operational units delegated certain tasks and responsibilities, and ranging in size from as fete as four men to as many as ninety. Twenty-three divisions with thirty-one rates spread among them voork as a team to fulfill Arlington ' s responsibilities to the United States Navy. 22

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Department Heads ■ The Head of Department is the representati e of the Commanding Officer in all matters pertaining to his de- partment. His responsibilities are myriad, and just a few of these include ; supervising and formulating a depart- ment training program ; maintaining established standards of performance and conduct within his department ; submitting budgetar requirements for the maintenance and operation of his depart||neHi(. A Head of Department reports to the Commanding Officer for operational readiness of his department and to the Executive Officer for all administrative matters. (Seated, frcim tliu left): LCDR H. A. X ' erplaetse ; LT H. A. Parness, MC ; CDR R. |. Atkinson ; CDR F. B. Ricket.son ; LCDR P. H. ' illiams. (Staiicliii.j;. from tlic k-ftl : LCDR T. H. Gainer; LCDR T. A. Howell ; LT IL R. McLachlan, DC ; LCDR G. A. Lainpert. 23